RED RIVER MINER VOLUME XXI, NUMBER 18 • RED RIVER, NEW MEXICO • THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2013 • 50 CENTS Bits & pieces ����������������������� 2 Bizbits ��������������������������������� 3 Crazyfoxx. 3 Chamber Chat ��������������������� 4 Goats ����������������������������������� 5 Headin’ West ����������������������� 5 this Week ��������������������������� 6 Studio tour. 7 Home Country ��������������������� 8 Check It out. 9 Sudoku . 9 Bulletin Board ������������������� 10 out of the past . 11 Sunflowers: the exact opposite of Moon Flowers? (See Page 13) HUMMER REpoRt Is it just me, or have some hummers already headed south? Morton Beeheffler It Isn’t Karaoke, Is It? - the Mountain High Camp will celebrate 20 years in Red River with lots of music and love. the gathering begins Sunday and will see campers, counselors and volunteers fishing, hiking, shopping and enjoying the cool air and charms of the high country. 2 THE RED RIVE R MINE R AUGUS T 22, 2013 outdoorsman and recreational ad- 12-15, at the Red River Commu- vocate. nity House. the event which is offered FREE to the public will Don’t Miss It feature bluegrass and old-time mu- The Grand Ladies of Red River, sic, as well as slices of Americana the annual Members Event of the and Roots Music. the gathering, Red River Historical Society is organized by the RRCH, will be thursday, August 22, at the Com- headlined by pete and Joan Wer- munity House. Membership for the nick. Known as Dr. Banjo, he’s a RRHS membership drive is $10. founding member of Hot Rize. Also scheduled to appear are: Ladies’ Day UP! Crazy Water Crystals, triple L Don’t forget, the Red River Ski Band, the Rifters, Bill Hearne Area is sponsoring an outing for trio, Mystic Lizard, the Lost How- the women of Red River to spend lin’ Coyotes, Camptown, Flume some time getting to know one Canyon, Jacob & James Quartet, another and reconnecting. Ry taylor & tim Cullver. You are invited to join your For more info, check it out at: neighbors for Ladies Day Up on redriverbluegrass.com. Sunday, August 25, at the RRSA, from 12-2 pm. Ridin’ & Ropin’ It’s a great opportunity to net- Hank Lewis and Dallas Kiker work for business and personal placed 4th in the nation and 5th in (childcare) reasons while enjoy- the world in Senior’s team Rop- ing the beauty of the mountains ing at the Little Britches Finals in a no pressure kind of way. EV- Rodeo July 22-27, at the Colorado ERYoNE is invited and children State Fairgrounds in pueblo. the are welcome. Red River pair were awarded eight BITS AND PIECES Please RSVp at ladiesdayup. buckles during the event. Two-Wheelin special kids’ race will also be held. mile grind around the EC begins at eventbrite.com to receive your lift Every year, more than 700 of the ticket at no charge! Email or call the NLBRA’s top rodeo athletes two fine bicycle events are on For info email info@enchanted- 8 a.m. in downtown Red River and Rebecca at 754-1708 or rlatham@ from around the country gather in the schedule for Red River in the forestxc.com or call 575 770-2431. travels NM Highway 38 and High- redriver.org. pueblo, Colorado in pursuit of 30 next few weeks. New Mexico Sports online is the way 64 passing through Questa, world championships. The top of the World Mountain agent for Enchanted Forest X-Coun- taos, Angel Fire and Eagle Nest. Americana + Members from 26 states include Bike Race will be held August 31, try Area. Riders from eight states are ex- _____________ pected to compete. Call for appli- The inaugural Red River Blue- ages 5 years through 18 years. at the Enchanted Forest X-Country grass Days is set for September Area. Fees are $25-$40 and regis- The 36th Annual Enchanted cation at 575-754-2366 x 1. tration deadline is August 30. Circle Century tour will be held The event was founded by Red Categories will include Single Sunday, September 8, the 100 River’s John Miller, a long-time Speed pro, Cat 1, Cat 2 and Cat 3. Cat 1 and pro riders must have a RED RIVER SKI AREA USA Cycling (USAC) License. A Selling Red River Since 1962! LINDA CALHoUN QU A LIFYING BR OKE R [email protected] THEMexican Restaurant OPEN 5 PM La n d • Ho m e s • Co m m e r C i a L Pr o P e r t y 800-765-0262 See You on the Chair Lift For Dinner 575-754-2953 • 301 W. MA IN (NEX T T O DE R Mar K T ) OPEN DAILY www.calhounrealestate.com 754-2971 ASSOCI A TE BROKERS - Beau McDowell Enjoy Lunch At The Tip! High St. & Copper King J.P. Nix • Katy Pierce • Michelle DeHerrera AUGUS T 22, 2013 THE RED RIVE R MINE R 3 While recovering from eat- nificent water! Even a few buf- That day was also filled with ing too much chili last weekend falo wallows where turner keeps pronghorns, a few bison, some during the Hot Chili Days/Cool his splendid herd of shaggy beasts meadowlarks, a trio of hawks and Mountain Nights festival, I have were holding water. one lone eagle who appeared to be decided that, rather than focus on Plus, the landscape was green, looking for dinner. one subject, I am going to write green, and wildflowers popped up There were also some burros - about anything and everything. from the most ingenious locations. or were they small donkeys - who Yes, being the keen, observant Highlight of the ride to Colfax, were happy to have nothing to do bizbits kind of guy that has made me the Maxwell, Springer, Miami and the but stand in the rain. envy of civilized valley denizens, philmont Scout Ranch was the ***** Mountain High Campers many of whom have frequently presence of a giant snapping tur- New Mexico State Road 21 runs ask “How do you know that stuff tle in the middle of the road near west out of Springer and winds its Celebrate 20 Years Of Love and why would you go out of your Stubblefield Reservoir. way to Cimarron. way to know it,” I am of a mind to He/she was just laying on the A few years ago, when the state “the first Mountain High summer camp for young adults with head in- share my high country ramblings centerline, in no hurry to move juries was held here in town. Co-sponsored by the Faith Mountain Fellow- was fixing highway 58, the road with you, dear readers, who may and unconcerned with my pres- most folks use to get from Spring- ship Church of Red River and the Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation, Dallas, or may not have made some of the ence since I had no intention of texas, the three day event saw thirty-nine campers from texas, oklahoma, er to Red River, NM 21 was used same observations as yours truly. messing with a snapping turtle. for a detour. Louisiana and New Mexico involved in a variety of activities.” Buckle your seat belts, and keep I’ve done that before and learned Red River Miner, August 25, 1994 Narrow and with no real shoul- your hands and arms inside the ride. that it is best not to mess with such ders, it has rough spots and tricky Thus began the Miner’s association with the Mountain High campers. ****** creatures. they know what they curves that demand a drivers at- In addition, the front cover of that August issue bore a group picture of The Mutz pasture located at are doing and don’t need the assis- tention. the campers, councilors and volunteers at their luncheon outing at Mid- the “Y” is resplendent with its an- tance of bozos like me. NM 21 also has truly inspira- night Meadows. nual crop of white flowers, shasta I did get a great portrait shot, for tional scenery and is well worth Now, 20 years later they will assemble again in Red River on August daisies I do believe. it was smiling its big turtle smile the extra time, a trip from the 25-29 to celebrate love and a commitment to humanity that has existed The horses that call the pasture for my camera which I laid on the past. since that very first gathering. home seem to like them, the deer highway in front of him/her. The camp started as an idea in 1986 at the Baylor Institute where or- that enjoy grazing there seem to ganizer Charlotte Wilson worked. When she and husband Mike moved appreciate the esthetic quality that to Red River in 1993, that original idea had turned into a dream which the blooms add to the gentleness We Have Wireless Internet Available the couple was able to realize by August of 1994. of the environment and the quail The first event opened with a special Sunday night Gospel Music and coyotes really relish the height Hoe-Down at Faith Mountain Church and concluded with a tuesday of the blossoms that provide excel- night dance at the Silver Spur Lodge with live music provided by Fritz lent cover from prying eyes. Davis, pete Wooten and Greg Johnson. There are also some yellow Over 85 volunteers from the Red River area assisted with the camp flowers among the festive scene, and nearly 46 businesses and individuals donated goods and services. the names of which escape me. over $10,000 was raised during the event for camper scholarships. their presence adds a touch of col- The September 1, 1994 edition of the Miner contained an editorial or and whimsey and remind us that which contained that information and commented; “When was the last all species are welcome in places time, dear readers, that you saw that many folks from Red River all that are hospitable to their nature.